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RY05 WKK

2005 Jeep Cherokee

Silver Diesel 2685cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

116,323 mi
Last recorded116,323 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Jeep Cherokee78,841 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY05 WKK
MakeJeep
ModelCherokee
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,685cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2025 116,323 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Feb 2025 116,322 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps o/s & n/s (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing + worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 116,228 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mil light on

Fail 13 Jun 2023 116,227 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s & n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine mil light on

Pass 6 Apr 2022 115,929 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 115,925 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2021 113,882 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 106,292 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 99,979 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 94,478 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 87,370 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 79,113 miles

outter sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,671 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 66,706 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2014 66,706 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres perished

Front discs worn

Plastic covers fitted to both sills

Pass 9 Jul 2013 60,550 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 60,547 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 24 Aug 2012 54,869 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,869 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 31 Aug 2011 46,809 miles

the offside front tyre is slightly worn on the insideedge of the tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,725 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2010 38,725 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 30,320 miles

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 30,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 22,988 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

How Reliable is the Jeep Cherokee?

Based on 73,214 MOT tests across 7,811 vehicles.

79.5%
Pass Rate
6,765
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
7,811
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 569
Brake pipe excessively corroded 405
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 386
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 329
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RY05 WKK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee in Silver with a 2,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

Across all 2005 Jeep Cherokee models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 78,841 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Jeep Cherokee fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 569 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RY05 WKK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Jeep Cherokee typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 21 years old, this Jeep Cherokee is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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RY05 WKK is a 2005 Jeep Cherokee, first registered on 29 July 2005.

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